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About the Opportunity

For complete details about this opportunity, the search process, and how to apply, please visit https://www.butlerwhite.com/opportunities.

Founded in 2016 by philanthropists Mei and Jeff Greene, The Greene School (TGS) is the premier secular independent school in West Palm Beach, Florida, enrolling 180 high-achieving and high-potential students in the Pre-K program through grade 9.

Building upon its early success in educating elementary and middle school students, TGS has embarked upon the creation of a distinctive new upper school. In the fall of 2023, when the school opens its new state-of-the-art high school facility, it will add a tenth grade, with grades 11 and 12 to follow in successive years. The long-term goal is to maintain a healthy enrollment of 120-160 students in the Upper School.

For a position to begin in July 2024, TGS seeks a thoughtful, outgoing, energetic Head of Upper School to join the senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Head of School, the new division leader will have the rare chance to shape the culture, curriculum, and values of the Upper School as it looks to graduate its first class in 2026.

Please visit the school’s website for more information about its philosophy, history, programs, campus, and people: https://www.thegreeneschool.com.

N.B. - For full consideration, formal applications should be submitted directly to Butler/White Strategies no later than October 6, 2023. Applications and inquiries submitted through NAIS or any other employment platform may not be acknowledged or reviewed.

Who Should Apply

TGS seeks an energetic, empathetic, and flexible educator who is aligned with the mission, vision, and values of the school. Because this is a new and growing division at a young school, the next Head of Upper School will need to be able to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, from building the academic program to establishing meaningful relationships with students, families, and faculty and staff. They must be a confident, flexible leader who is highly organized, willing to exercise initiative, able to function with transparency, and eager to communicate and collaborate effectively.

The search committee invites applications from educational leaders of all backgrounds who are well aligned with the mission, vision, and values of TGS.

For a complete list of desired qualities and qualifications, see the full job prospectus at https://www.butlerwhite.com/opportunities.

Butler/White Strategies is partnering with TGS and Head of School Dr. Denise Spirou to lead this search. To express a personal interest in this opportunity, prospective candidates should send a resume and a note of introduction to Butler/White Strategies (admin@butlerwhite.com).

Candidates who wish to formalize their interest should be prepared to submit:

• a resume
• a letter of interest
• a statement of educational philosophy, and
• a list of three professional references. (No references will be contacted without the permission of the applicant.)

Applicants may also submit additional materials that might help the committee better understand their candidacy.

Anyone interested in the position should contact Butler/White as soon as possible. Following the October 6 application deadline, TGS plans to conduct first-round interviews on October 28-29. Advanced interviews will take place in November, and the school aims to make an appointment in December.

This calendar is subject to change based on the dynamics of the search and the best interests of TGS. Butler/White will update all applicants of their status as the search unfolds.

About Search led by Butler/White Strategies in partnership with The Greene School

Butler/White Strategies is an executive search and coaching firm focused exclusively on independent schools. The company was founded in 2021 by Jo Butler and Zachary White, who together have more than 25 years of combined experience recruiting independent school leaders. A boutique firm with a forward-looking ethos, the company's approach to search is focused on community engagement, trusting relationships, seamless administrative support, and sourcing outstanding candidates. Knowing that no two schools are alike, the firm prides itself on its flexibility and tailors its approach to the timeline, budget, and leadership needs of each client.

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